How do I install the tana mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `TANA_API_TOKEN`, `TANA_DEFAULT_TARGET` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Tana MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Tana

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What is the Tana MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Tana

What the server does

Open Tana in your browser 2. Click on the Settings icon (gear) in the bottom left 3. Navigate to API tokens 4. Click Create new token 5. Give it a descriptive name (e.g., "MCP Server") 6. Copy the token immediately - it won't be shown again

Credentials and setup notes

A Tana workspace with API access enabled - Tana API token (see Getting Your Tana API Token) - One of the following MCP clients: - Raycast with AI features - Claude Code CLI - Claude Desktop - Any other MCP-compatible client

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
create_plain_node	Create simple text nodes with optional supertags
create_formatted_node	Create nodes with rich formatting and inline references
create_reference_node	Create references to existing nodes
create_date_node	Create date nodes (supports various ISO 8601 formats)
create_url_node	Create URL/link nodes
create_checkbox_node	Create checkbox/task nodes
create_file_node	Create file attachment nodes (base64 encoded)
create_node_structure	Create complex nested node hierarchies
create_supertag	Define new supertags in your schema
create_field	Define new fields in your schema
add_field_value	Add field values to existing nodes
set_node_name	Rename existing nodes (plain nodes only)
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How to install the Tana MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tana-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tana-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TANA_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_TANA_API_TOKEN",
        "TANA_DEFAULT_TARGET": "INBOX"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

A Tana workspace with API access enabled - Tana API token (see Getting Your Tana API Token) - One of the following MCP clients: - Raycast with AI features - Claude Code CLI - Claude Desktop - Any other MCP-compatible client

Variable	Description	Required
TANA_API_TOKEN	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
TANA_DEFAULT_TARGET	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Optional

Example prompts to try

“Use Tana MCP to Non.”
“Use Tana MCP to create plain node.”
“Use Tana MCP to create formatted node.”

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Tana Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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